ByMichael Duears
In accordance with Public Safety Article §5-147 (b), The Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) is providing the following summary of each new law or change to each existing law pertaining to firearms that was passed by the General Assembly during the 2026 legislative session, held January 14 – April 13, 2026. The law requires…
ByMichael Duears
Upcoming bill on State Prescription Plan Please review this bill which will be heard on March 19, 2026 in the House. Go to Maryland General Assembly website. This bill was designed to catch those retirees that were hired prior to 2011. You have time to call and email your representatives with your concerns. Don’t leave…
ByMichael Duears
This legislative update was provided by:Johnny Mautz, Maryland State Senate District 37 The 2025 Session of the General Assembly just wrapped up at midnight on April 7th, and I need to be straight with you – they just approved one of the largest tax increases in Maryland history. When Governor Moore was elected, he inherited a…
ByMichael Duears
This legislative update was provided by:Tom Hutchinson, Maryland State Delegate District 37B – March 28, 2025 To no one’s surprise, Maryland in the House of Delegates (or shall I say Democrats) have voted for what might be the most disastrous budget this state has ever seen. If you thought the tax burden couldn’t get any…
ByMichael Duears
This legislative update was provided by:Johnny Mautz, Maryland State Senate District 37 Budget Crisis Worsens, Senate Kills Inappropriate School Bill We’re now nine weeks into the 2025 Legislative Session, and I wanted to update you on some major developments that impact our community and our state’s future. On Thursday, the Board of Revenue Estimates (BRE) announced…
ByMichael Duears
This update was provided by:Johnny Mautz, Maryland State Senate District 37 District 37 Night I’d love to see you this Monday evening, February 3rd, for our District 37 Night in Annapolis! Join me, Delegate Christopher Adams, Delegate Thomas Hutchinson, and Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes at the Market House (25 Market Space) from 5-7pm for food and refreshments, followed by the…
ByMichael Duears
This update was provided by:Johnny Mautz, Maryland State Senate District 37 The release of Governor Moore’s Operating Budget was the highlight from this past week in Annapolis. Here are a few items which we thought might be of interest to you: FY26 Budget Highlights Taxes & Fees
ByMichael Duears
On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, a group of MSP retirees and fellow state retirees from District Court, State Hospital, and Holly Center travelled to Annapolis to support HB 670 to retain our prescription drug plan. This included a group of professional s from the University of Maryland. Honestly, we made better strides before and after…
ByMichael Duears
Updated: 2024-03-16 @ 1304
ByMichael Duears
On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, a group of retired troopers and civilians travelled to Annapolis to participate in the Hearing on SB349. Members of the MSPAA and MTA testified in favor of the Prescription Drug Bill for senior retirees. Between the hearings, members met with various Senators and Delegates to gain their support on the…
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